2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M86.8X8

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

• Abscess of bone of skull
• Abscess of cheek
• Abscess of facial bone
• Abscess of frontal bone
• Abscess of nasal-orbit complex
• Abscess of sphenoid bone
• Abscess of temporal bone
• Abscess of zygomatic bone
• Acute frontal sinusitis
• Acute osteomyelitis of knee
• Acute osteomyelitis of patella
• Chronic osteomyelitis of facial bone
• Chronic sclerosing nonsuppurative osteomyelitis
• Chronic sclerosing nonsuppurative osteomyelitis of facial bone
• Frontal sinusitis
• Infection of bone of pelvis and femur
• Infection of patella
• Inflammation of pubic symphysis
• Osteomyelitis of left pelvis
• Osteomyelitis of right pelvis
• Periostitis of pelvic region
• Pott's puffy tumor
• Sesamoiditis
• Suppurative osteomyelitis of jaw

Clinical Information

• Frontal Sinusitis

  inflammation of the nasal mucosa in the frontal sinus. in many cases, it is caused by an infection of the bacteria streptococcus pneumoniae or haemophilus influenzae.

• Chronic Frontal Sinusitis

  inflammation of the frontal sinus that typically lasts beyond eight weeks. it is caused by infections, allergies, and the presence of sinus polyps or a deviated septum. signs and symptoms include headache, nasal discharge, swelling in the face, dizziness, and breathing difficulties.

• Frontal Sinusitis

  an acute or chronic inflammatory process affecting the mucous membrane of the frontal sinus.

M86.8X8 is grouped with Diagnostic Related Groups - MS-DRG Mapping

Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a classification system used to group together diagnosis codes for the purpose of reimbursement and healthcare management. DRGs are used to standardize the way hospitals and other providers are paid for inpatient services. In this system patients are grouped together based on their principal diagnosis in areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). Once a patient is assigned a particular diagnostic category, providers receive a predetermined payment rate for the services rendered. This reimbursement rate is often fixed and is meant to cover the cost of care for that patient. Reimbursement is also affected by the relative weight of a diagnostic related group based on the severity of a patient's illness and the associated cost of care during hospitalization.

Diagnostic related groups encourage healthcare providers to focus on quality and efficiency in patient care while managing costs effectively. The diagnosis code is present in the following groups for version MS-DRG V41.0 applicable from 10/01/2023 through 09/30/2024.

The relative weight of a diagnostic related group determines the reimbursement rate based on the severity of a patient's illness and the associated cost of care during hospitalization.

Convert M86.8X8 to ICD-9-CM

• ICD-9-CM Code: 730.18 - Chr osteomyelit NEC
  Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Patient Education

Bone Infections

Like other parts of the body, bones can get infected. The infections are usually bacterial, but can also be fungal. They may spread to the bone from nearby skin or muscles, or from another part of the body through the bloodstream. People who are at risk for bone infections include those with diabetes, poor circulation, or recent injury to the bone. You may also be at risk if you are having hemodialysis.

Symptoms of bone infections include:

• Pain in the infected area
• Chills and fever
• Swelling, warmth, and redness

A blood test or imaging test such as an x-ray can tell if you have a bone infection. Treatment includes antibiotics and often surgery.

Code History

• FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
• FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
• FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
• FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
• FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
• FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
• FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
• FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
• FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.